Tokyo One-day As You Like with Kaori
This tour fits all, from first timers to repeaters who love local experiences. You can choose what you like from spots listed, or I can pick up for you if you don't have clue. Just let me know your preferences. I can make a good combination of old and modern, major and local. Tokyo has a lot more besides the list. As full day tour (up to 8h), please pick up 3 or 4 spots. Or you can request specific spot not on the list. "Enjoy together with fun learning" is what you can expect with me.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards.
Asakusa, Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise shopping street
Meiji-jingu Shrine surrounded by 100 year forest in the very center
Harajuku, Takeshita street, Omote-sando (architecture paradise), Cat street
Shibuya Crossing, Hachi dog statue, Tokyu Food Show
Tokyo station, East Gardens of Imperial Palace or Nijubashi (double bridge)
Tsukiji Market, Ginza, Kabuki-za theater, Hamarikyu-gardens
Ueno Park (greenery, culture and samurai history), Yanaka local walking
Shinjuku-gyoen gardens, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observatory, Kabuki-cho, Memory Lane
Tokyo Skytree, Soramachi shopping complex, Pokemon center
Tokyo Tower, Zojo-ji Temple (shogun's temple)
Kappabashi kitchen street, food samples shop, knives shopping
Odaiba (new water front, popular for families and couples), Gundam robot statue, Fuji-TV, Rainbow Bridge
Roppongi Hills, Mori Art Museum, Tokyo Midtown, Roppongi Art Triangle
TeamLab Planets, TeamLab Borderless digital museum
Sumida boat cruise between Asakusa and Odaiba
A lot more... local towns
Ending Point
At your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards.
Want to personalize this tour?
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee (up to 8h),
guide's transportation fee in the city,
hotel meet-up, send-off in Tokyo
transportation fee (you), food and drinks (you and guide), entrance fee (you and guide)
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【Major fees on tour day】
For you, depending on what you have. (Ex. Welcome Suica.)
It would be around 1,000~2,000 JPY per a day.
More info below.
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If take Sumida boat cruise :
・Between Asakusa and Odaiba (65min): adult : 2,000 yen / kids under 12 yo : 1,000 yen
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>Transportation Tips in Tokyo.
If you’re staying in Tokyo for a few days, getting either of below at the airport makes your travel easier. Both require passport to purchase.
●Welcome SUICA (or Mobile Welcome Suica) for travelers (transportation IC card) is recommended to get around easily in Japan. Conveniently usable in all major cities in Japan.
●Tokyo Subway Ticket(24h / 48h / 72h)
Unlimited travel ticket for Tokyo Metro & Toei Metro (Not available for JR). Best value for Tokyo visitors. But limited line availability.
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For more information for transportation system in Tokyo, refer to my blog.
"What's the best ticket for Tokyo transportation?"
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【Optional】Hired cars
I'm happy to work with hired car you arranged at your end.
Tour Important Information
・This is a walking tour using public transportation. Please wear comfortable shoes.
・Taxi is available occasionally upon your request.
・Please bring some Japanese Yen, because some small shops don't accept credit cards in Japan.
>Tuskiji Market
・Tuskiji Inner Market has moved to Toyosu. But we can still enjoy Tsukiji Outer Market for street food and Sushi restaurants.
・Some shops are closed on Sundays and Wednesdays at Tuskiji Market, due to Toyosu market's holidays.
>Transportation Tips in Tokyo.
If you’re staying in Tokyo for a few days, getting either of below at the airport makes your travel easier. Both requires passport to purchase.
●Welcome SUICA for travelers (transportation IC card) The most convenient. Available in all major cities in Japan.
●Tokyo Subway Ticket(24h / 48h / 72h) Unlimited travel ticket for Tokyo Metro & Toei Metro (*Not available for JR). Best value for Tokyo visitors, but limited availability.
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For more information for transportation system in Tokyo, refer to my blog.
"What's the best ticket for Tokyo transportation?"
Important message from the supplier
- Kindly make an inquiry for my available days.
- I offer tours up to 4 People to maximize each person's experience.
- I'm Tokyo based. My tours basically start/end in Tokyo. If you like to start/end outside Tokyo 23 wards, kindly cover my transportation fee from/to there. Thank you for understanding.
- For Mt.Fuji or Hakone, refer to the map of location on gallery.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Kaori S.
Kon-ni-chi-wa. Hello! I'm Kaori, having lived in Tokyo for more than 20 years since I got married to a photographer who lives here. Originally from Shizuoka prefecture which has Mt.Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. I took 2 working-holiday-visa stays in my younger days. One is in Toronto, Canada, and another is Australia touring by motorcycle. One year respectively.
I love travel both international and domestic. I myself love travel freely. That's how I love helping individual travelers like you. Love nature, gardens, trekking, greenery, also anime. My favorite is taking you to the off-the-beaten tracks where I love and sharing my seasonal favorites.
I'm happy to make tailor-made tours only for you (up to 4 people) upon your request.
・Half Day as you like (up to 4 hours) : 40,000 JPY
・Full Day as you like (up to 8 hours) : 64,000 JPY
・Extra hour over 8hours : 6,000 JPY/hour
I often spend multiple days with the same group to accommodate itinerary for multi days by including my seasonal favorites.
I often do Mt.Fuji or Hakone tour. In many cases, the locations are mixed up between Mt.Fuji Five Lakes area and Hakone area, which are not the same place. Please refer to the map I uploaded on gallery to check the sites you are interested in. Also my blogs will help your understanding both areas - "The location difference of Mt.Fuji (Fuji Five Lakes) and Hakone".
As a national government licensed guide, I've got deep knowledge of Japanese culture and history. I really enjoy talking about the way of life with people from different cultures. I'm quite an outgoing person, ( but organized well! ), easy to get along with anybody, including small kids to teenagers. Can't wait to see you soon!
Reviews
Renee K.
“Kaori's Kamakura Tour Was Pure Magic — Don't Miss the Lantern Festival!”
We booked an 8-hour private tour to Kamakura with Kaori and it was hands down one of the best days of our trip! She took us to see the Great Buddha, which was even more impressive in person, then on to Hasedera Temple for some gorgeous views. One of our favorite stops was Houkoku-ji Temple — sitting in the bamboo grove sipping matcha was such a peaceful, magical experience. We took our time exploring everything without ever feeling rushed, and Kaori's knowledge of the history and culture made every stop so much richer. The best part? We stayed out until after dark to catch the Enoshima Island Toro Lantern Festival, and it was absolutely stunning — definitely a highlight we wouldn't have known about without her. Such a perfect mix of history, culture, food, and a little bit of magic. Highly recommend Kaori and this tour if you're headed to Kamakura!
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Kaori S.
Thank you for writing a wonderful review on my Kamakura tour. Great to hear you enjoyed whole day in Kamakura, including Toro lantern festival in Enoshima island. Kamakura itself has a lot to appreciate in great nature near the ocean. Full of samurai history and Zen culture. Enoshima’s seasonal lit-up event is one of my favorites. I appreciate you gave me the opportunity to share this wonderful experience together. As evening falls, every site of island has become impressive with calm lantern light. Thank you for choosing me your guide for two days. Hope to see you again in the future. Big hugs, Kaori
Renee K.
“WELL PLANNED AND SAW SO MUCH”
Had such a great time exploring Tokyo with our guide, Kaori! She gave us a awesome overview of the city and clearly knew her stuff — history, culture, little details you'd never pick up on your own. We went to Asakusa and checked out some beautiful temples and shrines, wandered through Yanaka (such a cool, low-key neighborhood), strolled down Nakamise shopping street for souvenirs, and grabbed some amazing street food at Tsukiji Outer Market. Through it all she was so much fun to be around — funny, easy to talk to, and just genuinely smart about the city. Kaori made the whole day feel effortless. Highly recommend her if you're visiting Tokyo!
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Kaori S.
Dear Renee san, thank you very much for taking your time to give me such a warm review. Your recommendation means a lot to me. So happy to hear you felt effortless during the tour with me. It is my pleasure to show around Tokyo with good navigation so that visitors can explore more of Tokyo on their own without any concern. Thanks to your extension from half day to full day in advance, we really did a lot in a day in shopping, eating, and strolling around! Hope to see you again in the future! Big hugs, Kaori
Rodney R.
“Kaori is excellent!”
We had an amazing day with Kaori visiting Kamakura. Our family of 4 (with two young adult children) were visiting Japan for the first time. Kaori took us on a fantastic tour of Kamakura. She was very friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and created a very fun and interesting itinerary for us. She was very good at communicating leading up to our tour. On the day of the tour she was flexible with changes we asked for. Her English is amazing. Altogether it was one of the best days of our trip. I very highly recommend Kaori.
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Kaori S.
Hello Rodney san, thank you so much for giving an excellent review on me and kindly sharing a wonderful photo with Great Buddha! So glad to hear your family enjoyed Kamakura day trip during your stay in Tokyo. I also had a great time in chatting with each of you for a whole day together. Especially, it was fun and I felt happy to see each of you enjoyed street food and shopping in Komachi street at your pace on the way back to Kamakura station. It was yummy (oishii おいしい!), wasn’t it! Hope to see you again in your future travel to Japan. Big hugs, Kaori
$410/ per group
More tours by Kaori S.
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Tokyo Half-day As You Like with Kaori
This tour fits all, from first timers to repeaters who love local experiences. You can choose what you like from spots listed, or I can pick up for you if you don't have clue. Just let me know your preferences. I can make a good combination of old and modern, major and local. Tokyo has a lot more to experience besides the list. As half day tour, please pick up 1 or 2 spots. Or you can request specific spot not on the list. "Enjoy together with fun learning" is what you can expect with me.
Tokyo Half-day As You Like with Kaori
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Private Kamakura - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
A private Kamakura with flexibility. Kamakura is one of the most popular day-trip destinations, located just one hour south of Tokyo. This coastal city used to be the center of Japan during the 12th to 14th century, where first Samurai government ruled. Zen (meditation) Buddhism flourished here with Zen style rock gardens, making Kamakura unique place. Seasonal OPTION【 Enoshima Island Lit-up Events 】, check the details on itinerary. Summer Aug 01 - Sep 23, 2026, Winter (TBA)
Private Kamakura - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
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Private Mt.Fuji -one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
Private Mt.Fuji only for your group, starts/ends at Tokyo. Basic plan takes Express Train from Shinjuku to Kawaguchi-ko (one of the Fuji 5 Lakes). Transportation options are available upon your preferences. *Make an inquiry one month prior for train booking. Car Option is recommended as public transportation at the destination is not good. If with public transportation, we might need to take a taxi occasionally to escape from too packed local buses. I'll support you to move smoothly.
Private Mt.Fuji -one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
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Tokyo Highlights for first timers with Kaori
If you have only one day for Tokyo, this is for you! Covering most major spots in your limited time. ・Asakusa - Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise ・Tsukiji Market (lunch) ・Meiji jingu Shrine ・Harajuku ・Shibuya (Or Ginza is possible) Basically walking tour, using public transportation, but we can take a taxi occasionally upon your request.
Tokyo Highlights for first timers with Kaori
Other Popular Highlights Tours in Tokyo
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Tokio, traditionell und modern
Bei dieser Tour können Sie beide traditionelle, historische Seite und moderne, urbane Seite von der Stadt genießen! ・Sensoji Tempel und Nakamise Einkaufsstraße in Asakusa (ganz historisch) ・Tokio City View in Roppongi(urban) ・Meiji Jingu Schrein in Shinjuku (traditionell, spirituell) ・Große Kreuzung in Shibuya (modern) Wir fahren gemeinsam mit dem Zug oder Metro von einem Besichtigungsort zum nächsten Zielort.
Tokio, traditionell und modern
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Tokyo,Now &Then
Tokyo is a modern metropolitan city built on an ancient Edo, where Tokugawa samurai government was settled. Even now we can find old relics of ancient Edo among truly modern Tokyo streets. Asakusa, Ueno and the Imperial Palace itself are some of the examples. Let’s explore Tokyo with me and find the soul of Japan.
Tokyo,Now &Then
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How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?
There are lots of sightseeing spots in Tokyo. I will arrange a customized one-day tour based upon your requirements so that you could enjoy your stay in Tokyo. We can discuss and decide places to visit effectively for a limited amount of time. One example is shown here as follows, but I'm sure I will take you to some of my best selections so that you could enjoy both of traditional and modern culture. I can arrange an appropriate lunch restaurant based upon your requirement.
How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?
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Downtown Tokyo Tour
Tokyo is the modern city but still we can see many places having Edo atmosphere, the old name of Tokyo in Samurai period. We will visit downtown Tokyo by subway and cruise boat and get feelings both of high-tech industrial and traditional. Also we will customize the tour based on your preference such as 1) ART, 2)LIFE&CULTURE, 3)CITY VIEW and 4)GOURMET.
Downtown Tokyo Tour
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